Graphing Skills Challenge for Grade 5

Front

Which graph type is best for showing changes over time?

Back

Line graph

Front

If Student A read 5 books and Student B read 8 books, how many more books did Student B read than Student A?

Back

3

Front

Identify the y-coordinate of the point (7, 2).

Back

2

Front

If a line graph shows a downward slope, what does this indicate about the data?

Back

The data is decreasing.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a line graph indicate about the data?

Back

The data is constant.

Front

What is a bar graph used for?

Back

A bar graph is used to compare different groups or categories.

Front

What does a pie chart represent?

Back

A pie chart represents parts of a whole.

Front

What is the x-axis in a graph?

Back

The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph.

Front

What is the y-axis in a graph?

Back

The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph.

Front

What does it mean if a line graph has a steep slope?

Back

A steep slope indicates a rapid change in data.